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What's on in February 2017: your guide to the best entertainment events
By Amelia Zhou
Murder and Redemption
Inspired by Tolstoy, The Australian Chamber Orchestra's Murder and Redemption has all the ingredients for a good show: sex, death, betrayal and everything in between. Feb 2-14. Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane. aco.com.au
Mark Colvin's Kidney opens at Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney.
Guns N' Roses
Gracing Australian stages for the first time in nearly 25 years, rock veterans Guns N' Roses are back for their reunion tour. Feb 7-21, 5pm. Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth. ticketek.com.au
Tropfest
Now in its 25th year, Tropfest retains its status as the world's largest short film festival with its selection of Australia's finest shorts. Parramatta Park, Sydney. tropfest.com.au
Perth International Arts Festival
The longest-running cultural festival in Australia, Perth International plays host to music, theatre, dance and other performances. Feb 10-Mar 5. Perth. perthfestival.com.au
Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts
Asia TOPA celebrates everything from contemporary Asia, with two months packed with dance, music and arts events. Feb 13-Mar 6. Melbourne.asiatopa.com.au
The Music of AR Rahman
Academy award winning composer AR Rahman performs a one-off show in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Feb 16. Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne. mso.com.au
National Multicultural Festival
Join the family friendly festivities at Canberra's National Multicultural Festival with showcases from regions across the world. Feb 17-19. multiculturalfestival.com.au
Adelaide Fringe
The world's second largest annual cultural festival, the Adelaide Fringe, sees the city transform into an arts wonderland. Feb 17-Mar 19. adelaidefringe.com.au
Tosca
Puccini's classic opera is a gripping drama set during Nazi-occupied Rome, telling of love and tragedy. Feb 17-Mar 31. Sydney Opera House. opera.org.au
White Night
From dusk till dawn, Melbourne's streets are transformed into a moving hub of light, art and entertainment. Feb 18. whitenightmelbourne.com.au
Away
Michael Gow's Away tells the stories of three women from the 1960s dealing with loss and personal struggle. Feb 18-Mar 25. Sydney Opera House. sydneytheatre.com.au
Mark Colvin's Kidney
Belvoir St Theatre debuts a comedic new play inspired by the real life story of how Mark Colvin's kidney was donated. Feb 25-Apr 2. belvoir.com.au
Richard 3
Shakespeare's tragedy of the Machiavellian king graces the stage in all his wild and bloody ambition. Feb 25-May 7. Sydney; Canberra; Melbourne. bellshakespeare.com.au
Chimerica
Sydney Theatre Company presents the Australian premiere of Chimerica, a historical thriller inspired by the Tiananmen Square 'tank man'. Feb 28-Apr 1. Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay. sydneytheatre.com.au